I own a new 2006 Corvette, VIN [xxx], purchased from maroone Chevrolet, pembroke pines. The painted (silver) roof panel began to separate last week with no warning. There were no popping, creaking or other sounds. The only indication of the impending separation was increased wind noise at highway speed. The noise began one day while at 70 mph, and would stop if speed was reduced to 60 mph. By the time I arrived home from my 30-minute drive, however, speeds of 55-60 mph were causing the noise, and obvious continued separation. I must use my car, and from an online forum, corvetteforum, I knew that those taking cars for repair by GM dealers are waiting up to several weeks for the repair, with no car, so I purchased a $1600 clear replacement panel from my own funds to use for now. I feel this is a serious safety issue, and extends far beyond the vehicles Chevrolet will admit are affected. It seems obvious that someone will eventually be seriously injured, or if the circumstances are right there could even be death as an immediate or secondary result of roof separation while at speed. We owners deserve a prompt and effective fix. The attempt by GM at filling the voids with foam glue clearly does not work, as seen from those returning the reworked tops having subsequent failure. I don't know if prescribing a specific remedy is within your jurisdiction, but since GM has transparent panels, and those are not separating, owners should receive these in the interim. Those of us who purchased them on our own due to the defect in our original top should be reimbursed as well, to encourage prompt and complete replacement of all affected parts from use on the public roadways. Updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

While driving at moderate speed, roof panel separated and flew off. Roof panel damaged. Fortunately, it (barely) missed missed hitting the car behind me. Panel had separated from frame (roof frame is removable but the frame itself remained properly attached to vehicle). Vehicle is currently at dealer who has agreed to replace the roof. When vehicle brought in, I was told it was the second 2006 Corvette coupe seen with identical problem that week!

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA